Process for getting script readers her

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

Should I get a script registered with the writers guild and copyrighted before getting reader?

Or, is there enough mutual trust that can come later in the development of a feature script?

 

[mus]

I'd get it copyrighted

 

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

Okay. That will take a while. So, you guys will have the chance some time next year.

I would be curious too on what readers would guess the budget for the production to be, based on the script. It will help me with the planning.

I have a meeting coming up soon with lawyers to work on a plan to get investors. We will be contacting people in overseas studios we know for help in getting pilot movie and a season one going.

Some TV Professionals think the story bible and pitch are good enough to interest studios. However, they suggest leaving out the film. They believe it is the weakest part of the package.

 

[Sweetie]

You can also get NDA's and/or other agreements that acknowledge your ownership of said script/non-competition clauses etc.

I believe it'll take maybe a few days with the writers guild/copyright office. AFAIK, you only have to submit it. A script is already copyrighted as soon as you write it. The reason for submitting relates to damages if someone steals it.

 

[Lucky Hardwood]

If you register it with the WGA, you get a registration number at the end of the transaction.

 

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

Money is the issue, as I've been saying all along. I can't afford the fees before next year.

 

[2001 Productions]

If you're paranoid, register the script. Pro screenwriters don't bother, according to my L.A. manager, because script theft is largely a myth. But, hey, $20 is cheap peace-of-mind.

 

[sm2011]

so If you want to get your script read by a pro screenwriter (Hollywood pro ), do you have to pay him to just read you script?

 

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

That's happening next year, after my tax refund comes back. By that time, I will also have money to have the script registered with the WGA.

We can do an NDA, they are being preped for prospective business partners overseas.

 

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

I have a script consultant in Los Angeles who preps scripts for screen writers for the studios that I go to after I do a script reading with the cast for input before I send it to the consultant.

 

[2001 Productions]

so If you want to get your script read by a pro screenwriter (Hollywood pro ), do you have to pay him to just read you script?

If you pay someone to read and critique your script, that person is technically a "script consultant". Some consultants are also affiliated with agencies, and claim to be willing to pass your work up the ladder if/when it's sufficiently polished.

Many years ago I paid a script consultant, who gave me very detailed and thought-provoking feedback, but nothing more came from it. If you feel it is worthwhile to pay a consultant, go for it. But don't expect miracles, as the real work still falls on you.

Never pay anyone to read your script who does not advertise him/herself as a professional consultant (check references). Anyone else who charges just to consider your work is a con artist.

 

[kjones]

I have a script consultant in Los Angeles who preps scripts for screen writers for the studios that I go to after I do a script reading with the cast for input before I send it to the consultant.

@MDM
Guess I'm behind the times...

So what is the difference between a pro script reader and your consultant who preps scripts for studios? Could you share exactly what you're expecting from the consultant in terms of "preps?"

 

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

The consultant helps with re-,, writes for a fee, gives the writer insight of proper presentation of a script to a studio and will even represent a writer to agents and submission officials.